Starwood News
Aloft brand arrives in Panama
Starwood’s Aloft brand has arrived in Panama, one of the most important travel markets in the Americas. Aloft Panama is the fourth Aloft hotel to open in Latin America, since the brand made its debut less than two years ago.
Aloft brand makes debut in Cancun
Starwood’s Aloft brand has made its debut in Cancun, Mexico. The Aloft brand made its debut in Latin America in 2011 with the opening of the Aloft Bogota Airport, followed by Aloft San Jose in Costa Rica three months later.
Four Points by Sheraton set to debut in Saudi Arabia
The Four Points by Sheraton brand is set to make its debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the new Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia. Owned by Khaldia Towers Company, a partnership between Al Jedaie Group and Al Hokair Group, the hotel is conveniently located 20 minutes from Riyadh’s business district and 45 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport, making it an ideal choice for today’s business traveller.
Travel sites and hotels accused of price fixing
Expedia, Starwood Hotel & Resorts and Marriott International are among online travel sites and major hotel groups accused of conspiring to fix prices for hotel rooms and limiting competition.
Starwood announce debut of Westin Resort at Tarpon Point Marina
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced plans to introduce its Westin brand to Southwest Florida in a prestigious waterfront community in Cape Coral.
Starwood Preferred Guest celebrates Ramadan
Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) will be celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan with its members across a number of properties in the Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Open 25 New Hotels in Europe
Despite Euro-Zone crisis, Company sees increased demand for Growth in Europe
Starwood Debuts Le Meridien in Turkey with the New Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler
The First New Build Le Méridien Hotel in Europe in a Primary Destination, Designed by Award-Winning Turkish Architect Emre Arolat.
Starwood unveils first of 3 St. Regis Hotels in the Middle East this year
Starwood Unveils First of Three St. Regis Hotels in the Middle East This Year with the Debut of the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.
Starwood closes 2011 adding most new Hotel Rooms in its history
Momentum continues with 80 New Hotel openings scheduled in 2012.
Starwood Hotels aggressively expanding its footprint in India
Outpacing the competition in India, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced it will open nearly 20 additional hotels in this fast-growing market by 2015. With a legacy in India that dates back to 1973, Starwood currently operates 33 hotels in India and is the largest international hotel operator of four and five star hotels in India. In fact, since 2009, Starwood has opened nearly as many hotels in India as rivals Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott combined.
Starwood announces New Sheraton Hotel in Northeast Brazil
Sheraton® Hotels & Resorts today announced the signing of the Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel and Convention Center, a new project in Pernambuco state in the northeast region of Brazil.